Woman found dead near Utah trail; Cell phone captured tragic final moments

Utah authorities have identified 19-year-old Cynthia Ann Grimwood as the woman found dead near Horsetail Falls in the mountains above Alpine.

Bryce Canyon National Park ranger dies after tripping, falling

The National Park Service announced that veteran park ranger Tom Lorig, 78, passed away on Friday after a tragic accident at Bryce Canyon National Park.

Truck driver accused of killing Utah officer was holding woman captive

Michael Aaron Jayne was arrested on May 11, for allegedly driving his truck into and killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser during a traffic stop, while also holding a woman captive in the cab of his truck; Jayne faces multiple charges including aggravated murder and kidnapping.

Cat shipped in Amazon box from Utah to California

The owner reunited with her beloved cat after nearly a week when the animal accidentally climbed into a shipment box.

Kevin Bacon visits Utah high school where 'Footloose' was filmed

Actor Kevin Bacon, who starred in the 1984 musical "Footloose," delighted fans by visiting the Utah high school where the movie was filmed.

Guilty plea by leader of polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out

A guilty plea by the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out due to an unmet condition of his deal that hinged on whether others charged in the case also would plead guilty.

60-foot crack discovered in rural Utah dam puts nearby town at risk

Utah state officials rush to reinforce a rural dam as a 60-foot crack emerges, leading to water pouring into a creek and endangering 1,700 downstream residents.

Utah police discover 'panic room' inside abusive mommy blogger accomplice's $5.3M desert home

Utah authorities found a so-called "panic room" in parenting blogger Jodi Hildebrandt's $5.3 million desert home in Ivins, where fellow blogger Ruby Franke sent her children to stay, according to a trove of documents released over the weekend.

Kevin Bacon to visit 'Footloose' school on prom day after students' viral campaign

Kevin Bacon, who starred in “Footloose" 40 years ago, will return to Utah’s Payson High School after students got his attention with a months-long campaign.

Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt videos released: What led to heinous child abuse charges

Newly released police videos show the disturbing moments that led to the arrests of popular YouTube mommy blogger Ruby Franke and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt.

Polygamous sect member pleads guilty in scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children

A businessman pleaded guilty to conspiring with the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border to transport underage girls across state lines, making him the first to be convicted in what authorities say was a scheme to orchestrate sexual acts involving children.

Balloon over US was likely hobbyist, officials says

The small balloon discovered flying over the U.S. Friday was likely a hobbyist balloon, officials said.

Ruby Franke sentenced to prison in child abuse case

Ruby Franke was sentenced on Tuesday after she and her business partner admitted to physically and emotionally abusing Franke’s children. 

Nine puppies killed in house fire as crews work to determine cause

A house fire in Utah resulted in the tragic loss of nine puppies. The fire broke out on Monday evening in a two-story duplex, with firefighters managing to control the flames from the basement.